Indians Stretch Winning Streak as Bagby Notches Fourth Victory
Cleveland Indians beat the Athletics 6-4 for their ninth straight win to take the American League lead. Jim Bagby allowed 13 hits over nine innings for his fourth consecutive win. Jeff Heath and Les Fleming each had three hits as Cleveland joined St. Louis in a nine-game win streak.
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Toledo Track Team Enters Iowa Cedar Conference Meet
Toledo high school track coach Bob Smith will enter his 11 member team in most events at the Iowa Cedar conference meet in Cedar Falls. The squad includes runners and throwers such as Paul Hopper, Roger Freet, Tommy Gibbs, Bob Culbertson, Virgil Christensen, Al Zmolek, Ernie Zmolek, Rel Moorcroft, Paul Westfall, Don Berger, and Dick McComas.
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Dick McComas
Luther to Meet Northwestern Wildcats in Thursday Game
Luther's baseball squad faces Northwestern University on Thursday in Decorah for a pivotal test of the season. Captain Loyal Radtke likely pitches as Luther seeks its ninth win in 10 meetings with the Wildcats. Offensively, Omer Folven returns to form at second base, after a strong showing last Friday, boosting Luther's lineup.
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Simitz 686 Series Leads Lincoln Alleys to Classic League Win
Mike Simitz rolled a 686 series on 236 257 193 to pace the Classic league as Lincoln Alleys won two of three to clinch the title. Frank Kerres added a 611 for Lincoln United while Joe Novotny and Frank Tvrdik also posted strong counts amid a high scoring night.
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Hawkeye Big Ten Cage Card Revealed
Iowa basketball coach Rol Williams announced the Big Ten schedule for the University of Iowa for next winter. The remainder of the slate will be announced later. Opening games include January 25 at Northwestern and trips to Ohio State and Purdue with further dates to follow in March at Chicago.
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Davenport meet canceled due to lack of entries
In Davenport the national A A U wrestling tourney at the Y M C A was canceled Friday and Saturday because of no entrants. The organizers had purchased a complete set of trophies for the event.
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Major League Box Scores Cleveland Philadelphia
Box scores show Cleveland and Philadelphia game details with runs, hits, and errors. Weatherly Weatherly weathered pitching notes and player lines for both teams, including Kreevich, Mack, Suder, and Wagner in a high scoring exhibition.
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Raiders to start Hill park games at 745 PM this summer
Cedar Rapids Raiders announce 7:45 p.m. starts at Hill park to use daylight for first four to five innings before lights. Opening day May 10 against Springfield Browns remains an afternoon 2:45 p.m. start with Ladies Night May 11 at 7:45 p.m. The move aims to boost attendance amid war era restrictions and improve fan comfort.
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Tama Nine Thumps Iowa Cedar Foe 9-2
Tama high school defeated Brooklyn Iowa-Cedar 9 to 2 on Brooklyn's diamond. Tama pitcher John McMurray allowed four hits with eight strikeouts and four walks, while Brooklyn's Manatt gave up 12 hits and five strikeouts.
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Referee sought for Cedar Rapids women’s wrestling card
Thursday’s benefit show in Cedar Rapids faces a hitch as Alex Fidler says he will not referee the women’s title match between Betty Burley and Mildred Burke. Officials seek a qualified judge of women’s wrestling while Fidler will handle two men’s bouts on the card.
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Alexander's Homer Delivers Cyclones Win in Ames
Ellis Alexander hit his second home run of the Nebraska game with two on in the eighth to turn a 7 6 deficit into a 9 7 Cyclones victory at Ames. Strohbehn earned the win and scored on Alexander's decisive blast as Iowa State erased a late Nebraska lead.
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Smulekoffs Rally Tops Armstrongs 5-4 in Junior Legion Ball
John Naughton delivered a two run single in the seventh as Smulekoffs beat Armstrongs 5-4 at Daniels park. Naughton had two hits driving in four runs, Don Ceynor bounced back after a rough start to hold Armstrongs to one hit over six innings while striking out seven.
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Hill Throws 5-0 Win for Hawks
IOWA CITY AP Wendell Hill pitched a shutout allowing five hits as Iowa beat Western Michigan 5 to 0. Hill struck out seven with one walk and completed all nine innings. Marston Flanders led Iowa with three safety hits as the Hawkeyes built runs across the second, third, fourth and seventh frames. Iowa next faces Chicago in two games here Friday and Saturday.
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Solon Edges Springville In A 9 8 Baseball When Tuesday
Solon defeated Springville 9 to 8 in a NASCAR style matchup with key hits by Bill Reed who doubled three times in four at bats. Bert Cooper had two hits in four trips for Springville while Serovy contributed two hits. The game featured players Wilson Upmeyer Howard Cooper and Graham from the Springville side.
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Watkins to face Wilson Packers in Cedar Rapids Sunday
The Watkins team meets the Wilson Packers of Cedar Rapids in an M and J league game this Sunday at 3 p.m. Watkins aims to book future matchups in the region and invites managers to contact Booking Manager Ray Walters at Watkins or call 27106 in Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa State Freshman Tennis Squad Chosen for Yearling Squad
Fay Dunn of Des Moines and Charles Havlik of Cedar Rapids were named among 18 members of the Iowa State college freshman tennis squad competing for eight spots on the yearling team.
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War Bond Shoot at Sankot’s Shooting Park
A war bond shoot is set for Sunday at Sankot’s Shooting Park one mile south of Belle Plaine. The 75 handicap targets begin at 1 p.m. and organizers guarantee $155 in bonds.
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Sun Again Favored in Derby Trials as Sun Teddy Colt Weighs In
Derby watchers focus on Sun Again Calumet Farm hopeful after a tight mile trial won by Valdia Orphan. Sun Again finished a neck back with seven pounds more, suggesting a 60-40 Derby chance per trainer Ben Jones. Alsab, Valdiia Orphan, and Hollywood trailed in a tight field as forecasts rise in Louisville.
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Marquardt Puzzled Over Pitching Cuts
Special to The Gazette Terre Haute Ind manager Ollie Marquardt trims Cedar Rapids Raiders pitching staff amid surplus talent. Likely holdovers include Kileman Stephens Reigal Graves Marek. others show promise. Stroupe, a recent arrival, gains work as Marek’s team wins 9-1 in a split session.
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Byron Stoney to Head Horseshoe Organization
Byron Stoney of Wilson and company was elected president of the Allied Industrial Horseshoe league sponsored by the YMCA. O L Brown is vice president, Ernest Franz and William Grafton of Quaker Oats serve as secretary and treasurer. League play starts May 25 with entries due May 18 to Elbert E. Beaver at the YMCA. Tentative teams include LaPlant Choate, The Gazette, Iowa Manufacturing, Quaker Oats, CIO of Wilsons, Witwer Grocer, Collins Radio, City Club, and Water Works.
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Dick Hein and Chuck Schiller Lead Big Ten Pitchers
Dick Hein of Iowa and Chuck Schiller of Illinois own three wins in three starts to top the Big Ten pitching standings. Iowa hitters pace the league alongside Ohio State and Michigan.
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Standings and results from early baseball leagues
The American League standings show Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, Chicago, New York, and Washington with varying win totals. Results list Cleveland at Philadelphia, and other matchups including Boston and Detroit. The National League table features Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia with recent results and upcoming games scheduled for Wednesday.
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Three Hawk Track Aces Seek Titles In Quadrangular
Iowa City dispatch reports University of Iowa athletes Lee Farmer Milt Kuhl and Henry Vollenweider head the track squad in a four team quadrangular at Lafayette Indiana. The Hawkeyes face Pur due Minnesota and Northwestern with six first places in play across sprints jumps and hurdles.
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